Payroll Specialist

Overview

Payroll Specialist —

Location:

Neptune, NJ

VNA Health Group is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing while providing excellent support to employees and partnering across the organization to improve payroll efficiency and automation.

• Utilize ADP WFN payroll system to process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 2,500 hourly and salaried employees.
• Ensure all payroll data is complete, accurate, and processed timely in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Analyze payroll data and investigate variances prior to payroll processing to ensure accuracy.
• Research and resolve employee payroll inquiries, providing clear and professional support.
• Maintain accurate employee personal, tax, and payroll information within the payroll system.
• Partner with external vendors to administer employee retirement savings plans.
• Support cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, IT, and vendors) with reporting, analysis, and special payroll related projects.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
• Support payroll audits and compliance efforts, as needed.

• 3-5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a large, multi-state payroll environment.
• Hands-on experience with ADP WFN payroll system (required).
• Strong knowledge of US payroll operations, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and federal and payroll taxes.
• Knowledge of US labor law, payroll, and Fringe benefits and Cafeteria Plans.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience supporting payroll for a high-volume employee population. Healthcare company experience a plus.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in payroll automation and process enhancement.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $65,000 to USD $110,000. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits.

For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.